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The water main break forced the city to warn people their tap water might not be safe.

Bottled or boiled water are the only options for residents. People have taken caution, stocking up on bottles and gallons of water.

The Hy-Vee on West Broadway said they had to call the warehouse for more.

“It's been nonstop. The second we put something up, somebody's grabbing three more. We really can't keep up, so we're just pulling pallets as fast as we can and trying to keep up with the demand,” said store manager Joel Jacobsen.

People are using bottled water for daily cleanliness and cooking. They said they are taking the warning seriously and hoping it's just a precaution.

"By the end of today, the Council Bluffs area will have gotten five trailer loads of water from our warehouse on top of all the local vendors who were here first thing in the morning with water,” Jacobsen said.

Council Bluffs residents are encouraged to use bottle water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and washing dishes. Using paper plates and plastic utensils is recommended.

When washing your hands, completely dry them and apply hand sanitizer. If you use tap water, kill the bacteria by bringing the water to a boil for one minute.